Budgeting Buddies
Presented by Scott Credit Union
The Cardinals and Scott Credit Union teamed up to create Budgeting Buddies, a free financial literacy program that introduces students in kindergarten through high school to the importance of making smart financial decisions.
Financial literacy means that a person not only understands important money concepts, but also has a heightened awareness of the tools available to support them on their money journey--and can apply them in real-life. Understanding money concepts and knowing what tools to use and when, help people apply their knowledge by crafting effective strategies around spending and saving, credit and debt, employment and income, investing, risk management and insurance and financial decision-making.
It is never too early to learn how to be smart with your money and Budgeting Buddies aims to help students become financial literate in a fun and engaging manner.
Financial Literacy Workshop
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 BUDGETING BUDDIES FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS AT BUSCH STADIUM
April is Financial Literacy Month and to celebrate, the Cardinals in partnership with Scott Credit Union are holding a Budgeting Buddies workshop on Tuesday, April 23 at Busch Stadium starting at 5:15 PM and followed by the Cardinals 6:45 PM game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Teachers and parents are invited to take part in the Budgeting Buddies Workshop to learn how the skills presented can help them talk with the youth in their life about financial literacy skills that will carry over into adulthood. During the workshop, the adult version of Budgeting Buddies will be introduced. It is an extension of the student themes that will provide adults with a greater understanding about how they communicate about finances impacts the perceptions and habits of the youth in their lives.
Those registering will receive two (2) tickets to attend the game that night. Tickets will be distributed via the Ballpark App so when registering, please make sure to provide the email address associated with the MLB Ballpark app.
Space is limited, so register early. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation with details about the April 23 workshop and game.
Budgeting Buddies Curriculum
Budgeting Buddies was developed to provide educators in elementary through high school a tool to use in their classroom when teaching financial literacy. Parents are also invited to utilize the curriculum to help their children build skills to become financially literate.
Budgeting Buddies – Elementary School Curriculum
The Elementary School program features a seven-part curriculum geared toward students in second through fifth grade and is written with examples that students can relate to. Lesson topics include:
- Needs versus Wants
- Forms of Money
- Earning Money
- Saving Money
- Creating a Budget
Budgeting Buddies – Middle and High School Curriculum
As students enter their middle school years, whether they know it or not, they have already developed a concept of money. Those cues come from adults in their lives as well as peer groups. While some students have begun to have conversations around an understanding of money while in middle school, many have not. The Middle/High School Budgeting Buddies curriculum was developed in a manner that is easily presentable to students in both middle and high school so that they can gain a better understanding of how they perceive money and why. The focus will be on group lessons with independent journaling so students can reflect on their connection with money without a need to share their thoughts or fear judgement.